Laura Chilson

Laura Chilson is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Oklahoma with five years of clinical experience. She completed a Master of Professional Counseling, passed the National Counselor Exam, and accrued 3,000 hours of supervised practice required for licensure. Before earning her license she worked in mental health settings as a social services specialist, as a life coach, and as a school counselor, experiences that inform her practical, skills-focused work.

Her areas of focus include stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse recovery, parenting concerns, depression, addictions, grief, sleeping difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment questions, blended family issues, communication problems, and compassion fatigue. Laura adapts her approach to each person by blending attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, and evidence-informed skills work.

Laura emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in the therapeutic relationship. She works collaboratively with clients and families to set goals, shape the sessions to specific needs, and support steps toward a more fulfilling life. Taking the first step is recognized as an act of courage, and she aims to be a steady partner during that process.